What it is
Isodonis japonicus leaf/stalk extract is obtained specifically from the aerial parts (leaves and stalks) of Isodon japonicus, a mint-family herb of East Asia. It is used in cosmetics for its skin-conditioning and soothing properties, associated with the plant's diterpenoid and phenolic content. It functions as a supporting botanical at low use levels.
Safety & warnings
Typically well tolerated in leave-on cosmetics at the low concentrations used. Mint-family botanicals can occasionally provoke sensitivity in predisposed individuals, and the exact profile depends on the plant source and extraction method.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, prepared from the leaves and stalks of Isodon japonicus (Lamiaceae), a herb native to Japan and surrounding regions.
Questions everyone asks
What part of the plant is used?
This grade is made from the leaves and stalks of Isodon japonicus.
Is it a sunscreen active?
No. It is a conditioning and soothing botanical with no UV-filtering role.